Who Is He In Yonder Stall

Grade Level 2

Year: 2024

Composer: Benjamin Russell Hanby, arr. Nick Simmons-Smith 

Program Notes:

“Who is He?” is a hymn written in 1866 by Benjamin Hanby that tells the story of Jesus in six short verses. Each verse asks a question “Who is he?” and refers to events in Jesus’ life - in Bethlehem, with Lazarus, at Gethsemane, from the grave. The chorus triumphantly states: 

’Tis the Lord, O wondrous story! 

‘Tis the Lord, the King of glory! 

At His feet we humbly fall, 

Crown Him, crown Him, Lord of all. 

This is married to the lesser-known Christmas song “There’s a Star in the East” written by Evangeline Booth which includes the chorus: 

Oh, come to Jesus bring Him your care 

Your sin He'll pardon, your griefs He'll share, 

He's so tender, so strong, so true, so kind; 

Oh, I love Him by far more than all. 

American Instrumental Ensemble Series (AIES/ABES)

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